Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas: A Story of Turmoil, Pain, and Transition

Life isn't all tinsel and puppies (unless you're thinking about when it's a tangled mess and peeing on the carpet). Neither is Christmas. Christmas Tree As we move deeper into this holiday season, I'm reminded of the very real struggles … Continue reading

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Omnipotence and Impotence: The Wonder of the Incarnation

I joined my church congregation recently in singing about the "Darling of Heaven, crucified." Together we proclaimed "Worthy is the Lamb, seated on the throne." Those words struck a new chord as I thought about the Incarnation, when Jesus, eternal … Continue reading

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Forums, Friends, and Family

As I swung by Facebook earlier today to see what had happened there over the weekend, I was greeted with all the posts about the latest Forum updates. The more I thought about it, the more I appreciated the tremendous … Continue reading

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Injustice and Pain, Heroes and Love

Billy Coffey's post about the struggle to come to grips with his daughter’s diabetes is beautiful. His observation that "through suffering we learn not just to love, but to love more," reminded me of a post a friend shared with … Continue reading

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